Shadow Doubt

Dec 9, 2002

What's the difference between using a cream eye shadow and a powder eye shadow?

Because they're easy to blend, powders are the best pick when you want to use more than one hue (say, one to contour and another to highlight), says Laura Geller, owner of Laura Geller Makeup Studios in New York City. We like Yves St. Laurent Shadow Quartet No. 1, $48. Creams, with their thick, easy-to-apply consistency, create a rich and shiny finish, but they can only be worn one at a time. To prevent creasing, apply an eye-shadow base or a layer of foundation to your lids beforehand.